Well, I've seen that the literature board is mostly inhabited by writing threads, but not ONE is dedicated to original characters. So here it is, the OC thread.

This thread shall be dedicated entirely to writing characters from original stories, fanfiction, RP, you name it! So place your OCs here, and we shall give our honest opinions. No need to be embarrassed, any character goes, as long as it comes out better in the end.

I've also found an extremely helpful sort of OC archive called Charahub where if you'd like, you can tell us all about your OC there and link it in reply to this post (or just post the information here, either way is fine).

But enough about that, get creating those characters, 'le~!

I've kind of been toying around with a character that I wanted to use for a writing project.The story itself has a sort of paranormal detective feel to it. The character's name is Daniel Knox.In a world bustling with otherworldly visitors, it's Dan's job to send the spirits of the dead back to their world. A few years back, he lost his wife and daughter to a particularly malevolent apparition, and his life's been in shambles ever since. He survives off of fast food and cigarettes, and he only quit drinking because hangovers don't mix well with the intense migraines caused by Triple-Ps (Possession Prevention Pills). While he's extremely good at his job, his lack of drive and motivation often causes him to shirk his duties, causing some friction between him and his employers. Nevertheless, when he sets his mind to a job, you can bet that there'll be one less ghost polluting the living world. He often wonders why he continues to get up in the morning, what could possibly make his life take a turn for the better.He is thoroughly convinced that the bitter pain residing within him will never subside, yet he keeps dredging through day after day, waiting for something to change. Stuff does change, but that pertains to the story, not the character. So that's pretty much Daniel Knox.

>>2 Yes, yes, sir. Bloody fantastic! I think it sounds amazing! At first I thought that 'oh that angsty family dying backstory is so cliche' but then as I read it, it seemed like he was more of a real person that is realistic, unlike some characters whose trouble only seemed to be an accessory to their edginess. Also, the story seems great. In most stories, traditional monsters are completely revised in order to be their own unique thing, I'd like to see how you recreate the idea of 'spirits', or at least make it interesting, and incorporate it into your story. I'd like to see how this project of yours turns out, and I'd definitely like to see more of this character. Even though he has a few cliches (which are pretty much unavoidable in making a new character), he seems like a unique and cool dude. Since usually I dislike when people smoke, I'd have a sort of weird bias against him, but as long as he's written as well and as realistically as he is 'tis okay. Even his name is sort of catchy. Can you explain to me what he looks like or do a doodle or him? I love what you have going here, and I wish you luck on your writing and shizzle, 'le~!

Yeah, here's the description. He's in his late 30s, but looks older. His black hair is now peppered with gray, and his face is covered in stubble. He is neither pudgy nor extremely fit, but his line of work keeps him active despite his questionable diet. His eyes are perpetually bloodshot as a side-effect of the Triple-Ps. His irises are an intense, stormy gray. I would draw him up for you, but I'm afraid I don't know the first thing about drawing well, so I'll just leave him in the written world and settle for that. and about the cliche thing, I wanted him to be a bit cliched in the beginning so that the changes that happen later in the story seem more significant.

>>4 Sounds good, man! He actually sounds a bit scary looking... XD

Yeah, I haven't been too good at drawing lately, so that makes two terrible artists. It reminds me of an OC of mine, early thirties, negative Nancy, depressed with her job and life (teaching an auditorium-sized classroom full of disrespectful, icky genius children), with only a stupid old stray cat that cares for her. I should probably stop there, otherwise I'd have to tell you about the seven protagonists, three anti-heroes, villain, and all of the side characters. Though I'm not sure if I should scrap the project or not, the plot I have in mind sounds like I'm in way over my head, 'le~.

I'll actually go with my daydream couple, and yes, my name originates from there, and one of the characters carries the same name as the one he's inspired by...

Setting
In a world where most parts have become uninhabitable due to the havoc of the three great beasts, Ziz, Leviathan and Behemoth, which hunted for the origin of pollution and science, hence forcing society to turn back to medival circumstances. Humanity managed to safe the skies with their last efforts in bringing down the enormous bird Ziz, but this conflict extinguished mankind's resources. By now, they have retreated to the somewhat save mountains and created several cities within the summits. The plains, skies and seas are still filled with monsters, but within the underground cities, peace has settled. Some of these cities were built within craters, such as the lush country of emaraldia. With the appearence of odd demons and beasts, legends and myths were woven. One of them is the sword called Wonderworld, which is said to be able to grant any wish.

About the characters:
Shin has been an orphan ever since appearing in the village ten years ago, even after he reaches adulthood, he seems to be unconnected and indifferent towards the villagers. That is not to say he is being shunned by the others, they are welcoming and treat him well since he offers his help wherever he can, but he tends to avoid human interaction as much as possible. This can't be said for Minori, the heroine of this story. As a merchants daugther, she lived a life without worries, but became interested in Shin ever since she first laid eyes on him.
The two of them couldn't be any more different. She is an extroverted and enthusiastic person, who easily finds her way into others' interactions, as expected of a well versed merchant's daugther. He avoids unnecessary interactions with others, sleeping in the farmers barn in order to not burden anyone, as expected of a boy without companions.
However, Minori broke that wall. Annoying at first, he realised how much he loved the attention and warmth of this honest person, so they decided to become a couple at the age of fourteen. With her eigthteenth birthday being right around the corner, Shin wanted to find a gift that would even make Minori's father accept their love.
So he went to obtain Wonderland. He trained his body for four years in order to be prepared for the dungeon the sword is supposed to be in, so he felt ready to face his biggest challenge so far. He left during the night to leave no traces, but Minori realized even that, following him into the dungeon which offered physical challanges they both had to master on their own as well as psychological burdens they could only overcome as a couple.

It's pretty cliché, but I think that's fine for a daydream fantasy. At this point I want to switch the focus on the heroine.

In order to wield the sword of wonders, Shin needs to give up his most precious possesion and memories related to it. Not realising the deeper meaning of this due to his anticipation, he agrees to the conditions and loses his feelings towards Minori. Back at the village, instead of confronting his soon to be father, he decides to run off, being irritated by his fiancé who only makes him feel surreal. Minori yet again decides to chase him, cutting her long hair short and leaving the warm village to chase after her cold lover.
So the story would focus much more on the two of them and not the sword, the salvation or destuction of humanity. I just wanted to create a romantic plot within a post apocalyptic environment, but I don't think this story makes sence to tell after these events. After all, Shin won't save the world and it's unrealistic for him to try and get his heart back, so it would be left to the heroine, who despite being a tomboy, can not fight demons on her own. Hence she'd follow Shin around and instead of being a strong and determined heroine become the classical damsel in distress. I thought of many ways to avoid this, such as Wonderland only being able to be wielded by a person that feels love, but this post is already waaaaaaaaaaay too long. XD

So tl;dr: It's a female protagonist in a shounen romance, without the main cast defeating the bad guys :O

I haven't written anything about this character anywhere, this just comes from my fantasies.

I'll call her Henu, for now.
She is adopted by a single mother for a few years. I haven't thought about her past much.
She doesn't take other people's feelings seriously and is considered insensitive. She is apathetic to other's thoughts or judgements toward her. She is seen as quiet and does not have a lot of friends, but when put in a situation that requires her to socialize with other people, she will take part. She has a lower voice than most girls, and is strong and quick to react. She does not look masculine, but her behavior and voice is seen as more more masculine than most girls. She is an average height. She has dull orange hair put into a messy ponytail.
She has made an acquaintance of another girl, one whose disposition is more apathetic and quiet. Her name is Caro. They spend some time together at school and at home. Caro is more reserved than Henu. Like Henu, she is apathatic towards others' judgements, but is not as harsh as Henu towards others' feelings. This is not out of the kindness of her heart, but rather to avoid conflict with others, as she sees it as bothersome and a waste of time and energy. She sees making friends and socializing in the same way, thus making her more introverted. When spending time with Henu in school, she is usually walking beside her quietly while Henu is making jokes. Caro visits Henu's house a few times, usually relaxing. She lives with her biological father, a kind, hardworking man.

Henu's mother is also hardworking, but like her daughter, she can be insensitive towards others' feelings. In her case though, she does not hurt others on purpose, but comes off that way and is usually misunderstood. She is socially awkward and acts aloof towards her daughter. Despite having this behavior towards her daughter, she does care about her in her own way. When she does raise her voice or say something offensive to Henu, Henu usually brushes it off. Her mother acts quiet towards strangers, and eccentric and awkward towards Henu.

>>7 this anime takes place in highschool and at the city, in the modern world. I guess it would be a slice of life. This anime centers around the characters' developments and changes as they become better with other people.

>>6 Yes, it sounds sort of cliche with the female being weakish and the cutting of the hair when going on a dangerous adventure thing. Then there's also the true love plot in a high-fantasy setting. Though if you do these right, they can add to the charm of the story. The setting is pretty damn amazing and original, which is most of the reason why I love your story. You said it was a daydream, correct? That's what makes it the most impressive, the amount of world-building you can do in your mind. Sounds pretty awesome for a daydream! The way the poor guy is tricked, though... he's not very smart, is he? Well, it'd be best if Minori was sort of intelligent to balance that out and make her less 'weak' per se, and would make her a likeable character aside from her good heart. I think you have something good going here, though.

>>8 >>7 It's nearly uncanny how much this reminds me of people in my life... though, I like how you make Henu and Caro seem just the perfect amount of similar and different. Though you're pushing it with the single hardworking parents thing? They seem like great characters, with that set aside. Henu's mom sounds like an interesting character, too. (Again with the uncanny characters reminding me of people...) I think it'd be cute if it was a slice of life anime, it sounds like there would be many cringeworthy and hilarious awkward moments alongside many feels-y moments. I'd love to read this sometime, if you ever get the time to write it. Since their names don't sound too Japanese, what city is this set in? What does Caro look like, if you know that already?

Sorry I haven't been able to reply too often, I seem to have turned into a lazy and uninspired potato, 'le~!

>>10 I planned for this city to be set somewhere in Japan, but I'm not so sure...I didn't plan on writing this.
Caro has somewhat long black hair that is let down and has black eyes. She speaks quietly, and is seen as somewhat feminine. She is a bit shorter that the average height. She is not athletic, and is slower to react.
If I do start writing this, by some chance, I may change Caro's parents. I have attempted writing before, and I have always quitted.

>>11 Yes, same. I always end up getting the characters done, but when I start writing it doesn't end up well. I have two projects in mind, but whenever I start writing them I find that it's not as good as I want it to be, so I delete it and stop writing until I do the same thing again. Though I do think Caro and Hanu are good characters, and if you get the chance you should attempt writing more often. Sometimes you find just the right beginning, 'le~.

>>12 I may try.

I'll bring this up again since I have some problems with a character.
He's the father of six children, one of them adopted and he has three women by his side. He can afford it since he's the chairman of a company which invents all kinds of new technologies, mainly of millitaristic nature. This company became an association that strives to build a more tolerant and developed world, hence, they declared their territory to be a small, politically independent country, led by this character.
But I don't want him to stay perfect. He wants to achieve his goal of a land where his family can live peacefully and follow their own dreams. However, to make that happen, he gets involved with illegal associations and one of his sons has to assist him in carrying out illegal transactions and other crimes. He shall then make a drastic decision which will lead to his son manning up and standing his own ground against his father, resulting in the father's downfall.
My problem with this is that I want to keep the father and country mostly intact, while still portraying them as corrupted, something that strives to achieve good goals by dirty methods. However, they should not make stupid decissions like starting a war for example, and their connections with the underground scene are already too deep to call them a mistake.
What kind of sensible but morally disputable decision could the head of a state make that will result in his closest companion revolting?

I've been toying around with A HELL OF A LOT of original characters for my story in the works, called Knightmare Overdose.

One of the recent character(s) is from a group called eX, a group of Exorcists who is run by 10 grand exorcists given the God eXorcist title. They get that title bestowed upon them by having abilities that far exceed in number and power, that of any other exorcist, and their own limitations are yet to be seen compared to the rest.

Each of the 10 have command of a segment of exorcist in their own region as well, and I'll explain in further detail more about them.

>>15 Sounds like a damn amazing story O.o How long have you been working on it?

Plus, what's gonna oppose them? Because they already sound pretty powerful. I really always have trouble with creating powerful characters, because then it just takes away from their development (I ain't too good at making powerful things though XD). I guess that's just me though, since in all of my stories powerful characters have huge drawbacks (like turning into an ugly beast, having no common sense, basically accidentally destroying the world, etc.) but honestly yours sounds pretty decent.

What does the title mean though? I always dislike not knowing what titles mean, and 'Knightmare Overdose' sounds like it'd have an interesting explanation. I wanna hear more about your story, it seems real cool, 'le~!

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